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Ch1. History of Medi
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Apothecary | Latin term for pharmacist; also, a place where drugs are sold |
| Bloodletting | The practice of draining blood; believed to release illness |
| Caduceus | Often confused as the symbol of the medical field; it is a staff with two wings at the top |
| Maggots | Fly larvae that feed on dead tissue; used in medicine to clean wounds not responding to ro antibiotics |
| Opioid | Any agent that binds to opioid receptors |
| Pharmacist | Person who dispenses drugs and counsels patients on medication use and any interactions it may have with food or other drugs |
| Opium | An analgesic that is made from the poppy plant |
| Pharmacy | A place where drugs are sold |